Doddering

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑdərɪŋ/

Definitions of doddering

adjective showing signs of old age, such as feebleness or senility

Example Sentences

A1 The doddering old man struggled to walk up the stairs.

A2 She took care of her doddering grandmother who needed assistance with everyday tasks.

B1 The doddering professor had trouble remembering his students' names.

B2 Despite his doddering appearance, the CEO was still sharp and focused in business meetings.

C1 The doddering politician's health issues became a topic of concern during the election campaign.

C2 The doddering king's reign was marked by uncertainty and instability in the kingdom.

Examples of doddering in a Sentence

formal The doddering old man struggled to walk without assistance.

informal My doddering grandma keeps forgetting where she puts her glasses.

slang That doddering fool can't seem to get anything right.

figurative The once mighty empire is now just a doddering shadow of its former self.

Grammatical Forms of doddering

• past tense: doddered
• plural: dodderings
• comparative: more doddering
• superlative: most doddering
• present tense: dodder
• future tense: will dodder
• perfect tense: have doddered
• continuous tense: is doddering
• singular: doddering
• positive degree: doddering
• infinitive: to dodder
• gerund: doddering
• participle: doddered

Origin and Evolution of doddering

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'doddering' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'doderen', which means to tremble or shake.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'doddering' has come to be associated with old age and feebleness, emphasizing the shaky or unsteady movements of elderly individuals.